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Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo after lung surgery

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Pope Leo lung cancer surgery: what kind of operation did he have and what happens next?
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Summary

The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, according to Euronews. The Guardian reports that Pope Leo is recovering after surgeons in Rome removed the lower part of his right lung in a lobectomy; it describes the operation as standard treatment for lung cancer caught early and says it can be curative. This follows earlier reports that doctors said his prognosis may depend on several factors and that the Vatican said he had resumed work at a restrained pace.

This continues an earlier story: Pope Leo's cancer prognosis may depend on several factors

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  1. The Guardian

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    The Guardian reports that Pope Leo is recovering after a lobectomy to remove the lower part of his right lung and describes the operation as standard treatment for lung cancer caught early.

  2. Euronews

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    Euronews reports that the Vatican released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung.

  3. Euronews

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    Euronews reports in a video article that the Vatican released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung.

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